Passed away on this day

Events on this day

Interesting and notable events from the history of motor sport.

1927

Fernando Minoia and Giuseppi Morandi won the first Mille Miglia in an O.M. They covered the route from Brescia to Rome and back in 21 hours, 55 minutes, and 16.05 seconds -16 minutes and 5 seconds quicker than the second place car.